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Celebration of J. S. Bach’s musical genius

<strong>Celebration of J. S. Bach’s musical genius</strong>

By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Correspondent

The Union Congregational Church in East Walpole was delighted to welcome Chris Humbert Jr., bass-baritone, to sing pieces composed by J. S. Bach, as part of their Bach Sunday worship service, held on March 26. The liturgy included congregational hymns and...

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Walpole observes MLK Day 2023

Walpole observes MLK Day 2023

By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Correspondent

Walpole citizens were invited to unite on the common on Monday, January 16, in observance of
Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The theme of this year’s observance was “The Beloved Community”
and the candlelight vigil featured singing, prayer, and several readings of Dr. King’s writings.

Attendees gathered in a circle for the...

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Union Congregational Church plans Rummage Sale

Union Congregational Church plans Rummage Sale
Union Congregational Church’s Annual Rummage Sale on April 6 is expanding its list of beneficiaries. This year, a portion of all clothing donations and sales will go to support Rosie’s Place, a non-profit located in Boston that offers shelter, sanctuary and support to over 12,000 poor and homeless women. Donations of clothing, shoes, bedding & accessories...
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Apple Harvest Fair brings family fun

Apple Harvest Fair brings family fun
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A full day of family fun and beautiful weather marked this year’s annual Apple Harvest Fair in East Walpole. Over a thousand happy faces enjoyed games, petting baby animals from Animal Craze, pony rides, face painting, and a trackless train ride. Inside the church hall, people delighted in the silent auction, where hundreds...
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This Star Won’t Go Out hosting event

This Star Won’t Go Out hosting event
Along with his wife Lori, the Rev. Dr. Wayne Earl, interim minister at East Walpole's Union Congregational Church, will be hosting a free informational meeting about This Star Won't Go Out (TSWGO), the charity they established in 2011 in memory of their daughter, Esther Grace. Esther died from cancer at age 16 and was the...
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Apple Harvest Fair this weekend

Apple Harvest Fair this weekend
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The annual Apple Harvest Fair will be held on September 16 from 10 – 3 p.m. at Union Congregational Church (55 Rhoades Avenue, Walpole). This year's Fair will include a trackless train, midway games, petting baby animals, face-painting, touch-a-truck, and a pony rides. Fair goers should bring an appetite for hamburgers, hot dogs, cotton...
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Chowdah Fest to take Walpole

Chowdah Fest to take Walpole
Barb Maiewski will serve up batches of chowder for the Annual Chowdah Fest at Union Congregational Church, 55 Rhoades Avenue in East Walpole, from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, March 31. Homemade clam chowder, vegetarian corn chowder, and Apple Harvest Fair fish chowder will be offered, along with sandwiches, desserts, and beverages. Prices range from $3.50...
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Walpole churches give thanks at ecumenical service

Walpole churches give thanks at ecumenical service
On Tuesday, November 22, over 70 people gathered at the South Walpole United Methodist Church, to give thanks for their blessings. Members of the congregation of the host church were joined by members of Blessed Sacrament Parish, United Church in Walpole, Epiphany Episcopal Church in Walpole Center, St. Mary’s Parish, and Union Congregational Church of...
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